Engineering Assistant

About the role

The Engineering Assistant works closely with the Facilities Engineer for University Housing. The primary purpose of the position is to assist in engineering projects as assigned. This position also assists in crisis management situations, and enforce university and departmental policies.

Responsibilities

• Aid in engineering analysis including reviewing data, making engineering calculations, drafting and other engineering tasks.
• Conduct research into solutions for specific engineering challenges within the department.
• Report findings both orally and in writing.
• Assist in producing reports outlining project progress or recommendations.
• Develop and assist in presentations for engineering projects.
• Aid in maintaining documentation of work accomplished.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled on at least a half-time basis at the University of Georgia when classes are in session (i.e., enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours for undergraduate and professional students during fall/spring semesters; enrolled in a minimum of five credit hours for graduate students during fall/spring semesters).
• Must be in good standing with the Office of Student Conduct and University Housing. Good standing is defined as not being found responsible for policy violations that would interfere with the ability to perform tasks typically assigned to student employees. Additionally, good standing means that the student employee has participated in the student conduct process if charged with any violations and completed any sanctions that may be assigned by the prescribed deadline.
• May not exceed 20 hours of work per week across all student staff positions if positions are held in multiple departments, except when classes are not in session and the student employee has prior permission from the supervisor. This includes online training, staff meetings and one-on-ones.
• May not exceed 6 consecutive hours of work per shift.
• Should be available to work a minimum of 8 hours of desk shifts per week. This includes overnight shifts (for Night Desk Assistants), weekends, academic breaks, and holidays throughout the semester.
• Work during some home football games as needed by your assigned community.

Qualifications

• Accepted into the College of Engineering.
• Be in good standing as defined by the University.
• May not exceed 20 hours of work per week, except when classes are not in session.

Skills

• None specified.

Benefits

• None specified.

Pay

$14.00

Schedule

Flexible schedule based on project needs and departmental requirements.

Contact Information

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Name: Carrie Chitwood
Email: Cachitwo@uga.edu
Phone: 706-542-8279